Music icon David Byrne performed a legendary set at the Tiny Desk, fitting his full marching band-style touring ensemble in the small office space. The set featured two new songs, “Everybody Laughs” and “Don’t Be Like That,” plus brilliant Talking Heads tracks “(Nothing But) Flowers” and a huge version of “Life During Wartime.”
The Most-Streamed Songs in Spotify History, Updated For December, 2025
If touring built the modern music industry, streaming rewired it. Spotify’s global reach has turned songs into long-term cultural giants, with billions of plays accumulating long after their chart runs end. The result is a ranking that blends pop superstars, viral moments, slow-burn sleepers and unexpected classics.
The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” leads all-time with more than 5.1 billion streams, the first song in Spotify history to cross the 5-billion mark. Ed Sheeran continues his dominance with multiple entries, while Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Post Malone and Glass Animals highlight just how eclectic streaming success has become.
Below is a streamlined breakdown of the top 20 most-streamed songs on Spotify — just the key facts, delivered cleanly.
Top 20 Most-Streamed Songs on Spotify
(number – streams – artist – song – release date)
- 5.160B – The Weeknd – Blinding Lights – 29 Nov 2019
- 4.664B – Ed Sheeran – Shape of You – 6 Jan 2017
- 4.229B – The Weeknd & Daft Punk – Starboy – 21 Sept 2016
- 4.211B – The Neighbourhood – Sweater Weather – 3 Dec 2012
- 4.146B – Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved – 8 Nov 2018
- 4.136B – Harry Styles – As It Was – 1 Apr 2022
- 4.038B – Post Malone & Swae Lee – Sunflower – 18 Oct 2018
- 3.899B – Drake ft. Wizkid & Kyla – One Dance – 5 Apr 2016
- 3.734B – The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber – Stay – 9 Jul 2021
- 3.731B – Ed Sheeran – Perfect – 3 Mar 2017
- 3.665B – Imagine Dragons – Believer – 1 Feb 2017
- 3.591B – Glass Animals – Heat Waves – 29 Jun 2020
- 3.557B – Billie Eilish & Khalid – Lovely – 19 Apr 2018
- 3.501B – The Chainsmokers & Halsey – Closer – 29 Jul 2016
- 3.472B – James Arthur – Say You Won’t Let Go – 9 Sept 2016
- 3.453B – Arctic Monkeys – I Wanna Be Yours – 9 Sept 2013
- 3.453B – Lord Huron – The Night We Met – 7 Apr 2015
- 3.439B – Coldplay – Yellow – 26 Jun 2000
- 3.427B – The Chainsmokers & Coldplay – Something Just Like This – 22 Feb 2017
- 3.392B – Vance Joy – Riptide – 21 May 2013
The 10 Biggest Concert Tours of All Time – Updated For December, 2025
When people talk about the power of live music, this is what they mean. For decades, touring has transformed from a promotional add-on to the main engine of the music industry. As record sales declined in the 2000s, artists turned to the stage — and the result was an explosion in global touring revenue unlike anything before.
The first tours to ever cross $100 million didn’t happen until the late 1980s, with Michael Jackson’s Bad World Tour and Pink Floyd’s Momentary Lapse of Reason Tour. Tina Turner became the first woman to hit that mark in the mid-1990s. Fast-forward, and Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour became the first in history to reach $1 billion, and then the first to cross $2 billion — ending at a staggering $2.07 billion in 2024.
The Rolling Stones have dominated touring history more than any act, holding the all-time record three different times and delivering the highest-grossing tour of the decade twice. Other artists have reshaped touring in their own way: Elton John performed more than 300 shows on his farewell trek, while Beyoncé achieved one of the top tours ever in just 56 shows.
The Weeknd’s After Hours til Dawn Tour grossed $693.2 million for 110 shows reported to Pollstar between 2022 and 2025. According to Live Nation, the tour has generated $1.004 billion from 153 shows, including its unrealized 2026 dates
Below is a clean breakdown of the Top 10 highest-grossing tours of all time, listed from highest to lowest, with only the core facts you need.
Top 10 Highest-Grossing Tours of All Time
(number – amount – artist – tour – years – shows
- $2,077,618,725 – Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour – 2023–2024 – 149 shows
- $1,524,423,018 – Coldplay – Music of the Spheres World Tour – 2022–2025 – 223 shows
- $939,100,000 – Elton John – Farewell Yellow Brick Road – 2018–2023 – 330 shows
- $875,700,000 – Ed Sheeran – +−=÷× Tour – 2022–2025 – 169 shows
- $776,200,000 – Ed Sheeran – ÷ Tour – 2017–2019 – 255 shows
- $736,421,586 – U2 – 360° Tour – 2009–2011 – 110 shows
- $729,700,000 – Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – 2023–2025 Tour – 2023–2025 – 129 shows
- $693,269,933 – The Weeknd – After Hours til Dawn Tour – 2022–2025 – 110 shows
- $617,325,000 – Harry Styles – Love On Tour – 2021–2023 – 169 shows
- $584,700,000 – Pink – Summer Carnival – 2023–2024 – 97 shows
Bo Staloch Captures The Contradiction Of Love And Life With New Single “Eastside”
Bo Staloch, fresh off his incredible first-ever North American headline tour—which featured a packed show at Brooklyn’s Baby’s All Right that The Aquarian tipped as one of the coolest live music shows of the week—is back with the stunning new track, “Eastside.” The song is a soulful meditation on youth and love, offering an affectionate, warm nod toward New York City. Staloch personally penned the song and accompanied himself on both guitar and piano, while Andrew Wells, known for his work with Ellie Goulding and Halsey, expertly handled production. The release is accompanied by a new visualizer that beautifully captures highlights from Staloch’s recent North American trek.
The artist gave insight into the meaning behind the powerful tune. “‘Eastside’ represents the ongoing contradiction of love and life,” Bo Staloch explained. “The two have a way of throwing you in one direction while simultaneously pushing you in another. They’re confusing and frustrating, slapping you on the wrist when you think they’re about to help you up. With the turmoil that comes with all of this, there needs to be a release in something, someone, or someplace.” He added that he has been “feeling drawn to the East (New York), and it feels like the city might be the release I’m searching for, hence the hook at the end of the chorus. With all the unrest that love and life cause, there is always beauty in the release. Listen, search, and find it, because I believe the answers are always there.” This single continues the momentum of a truly breakthrough 2025 for Staloch. Earlier this year, his debut EP, ‘The Garden’, won stellar reviews, with Atwood Magazine declaring the Austin-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter “cements himself as part of folk rock’s ‘next generation.'”
Staloch spent the year building his reputation as a formidable live performer, touring with John Vincent III, Houndmouth, and Ashe, playing his first UK headline shows, opening for Zach Bryan at London’s Hyde Park, and making his Lollapalooza Chicago debut. He launched his highly successful 18-city North American tour in September at Nashville’s Exit/In, where his warm, powerful vocals and captivating stage presence were front and center every night. The outing included sold-out shows in Los Angeles, Denver, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, and Austin, wrapping up at Antone’s Nightclub on November 1. Critics raved about the shows; Mylifeinsound observed, “Bo Staloch’s unique musical talent and charming charisma were in full mesmerizing display during his show at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn, what’s striking is his mastery of dynamics and the concept of musical buildup.” The Daily summed it up perfectly in their Seattle review: “There’s a new heartthrob in town, and his name is Bo Staloch.”
Drew and Ellie Holcomb Deliver Warm Holiday Cheer With ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas’ EP
The beloved husband-and-wife duo Drew and Ellie Holcomb are officially welcoming the holiday season with the release of their wonderful new EP, ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas’, which is available everywhere today. This three-song collection features the pair revisiting timeless classics through their signature blend of close harmonies, heartfelt storytelling, and the kind of joyful, easy warmth that has made their annual holiday performances such a treasured tradition.
The Holcombs breathe fresh life into these familiar favorites across the EP, striking a perfect balance of reverence, nostalgia, and playful spirit. The collection moves seamlessly from intimate, fireside arrangements to moments of pure, upbeat holiday fun, capturing the full emotional spectrum of the season. Ellie Holcomb shared her affection for one of the tracks, noting, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas is a song that has floated through the air of most every Christmas morning memory that I have. It’s often been Amy Grant’s version, so getting to record this warm and nostalgic song as a duet with my husband was an absolute delight! I hope our version of this Christmas classic will float through the air of your Christmas memories too, and that it will add the warmth and light of home to your holiday season.” Drew Holcomb added that he loves exploring the full spectrum of holiday songs with their releases, saying, “With the more playful moments on this EP, I love the lighthearted rock ‘n’ roll that brings humor and fun to this key part of childhood, when kids discover the magic and mystery of who Santa Claus is. It’s a fun break from the more sentimental songs and leans into the joyful, humorous side of the holidays. Can’t wait to play these live during the Christmas shows.”
Known for their harmony-rich Americana and deeply rooted sense of community, Drew and Ellie continue to grow a devoted audience through their shared catalog of solo releases, collaborative projects, and their celebrated Neighborly Christmas shows. Earlier this year, the pair released their first full-length duo album, ‘Memory Bank’, which they recorded at Nashville’s Sound Emporium with producer Cason Cooley. The Holcombs will bring their new holiday songs and their cherished Christmas favorites to the stage next month during their annual Neighborly Christmas concerts in Memphis and Nashville. Following the holidays, the duo will resume their major 2026 headline run, the Never Gonna Let You Go Tour, which spans February through mid-May and concludes with a two-night celebration at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.
Drew & Ellie Holcomb: Neighborly Christmas
- December 5 – Orpheum Theatre – Memphis, TN
- December 12 – Schermerhorn Symphony Center – Nashville, TN
Drew & Ellie Holcomb: Never Gonna Let You Go Tour (2026)
- February 4 – Jefferson Center – Roanoke, VA
- February 5 – The Colonial Theatre – Phoenixville, PA
- February 6 – The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY
- February 7 – Lincoln Theatre – Washington, DC
- February 11 – Florida Theatre – Jacksonville, FL
- February 12 – Knight Theater – Charlotte, NC
- February 13 – New Barn Theatre – Mount Vernon, KY
- February 14 – Tennessee Theatre – Knoxville, TN
- February 19 – The Carolina Theatre – Durham, NC
- February 20 – Atlanta Symphony Hall – Atlanta, GA
- February 21 – Oxford Performing Arts Center – Oxford, AL
- February 22 – Charleston Music Hall – Charleston, SC
- March 3 – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre – Indianapolis, IN
- March 4 – The Pabst Theater – Milwaukee, WI
- March 6 – Fitzgerald Theater – Saint Paul, MN
- March 7 – Rialto Square Theatre – Joliet, IL
- March 8 – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO
- March 20 – Vilar Performing Arts Center – Beaver Creek, CO
- April 15 – Tulsa Theater – Tulsa, OK
- April 16 – Uptown Theater – Kansas City, MO
- April 17 – Paramount Theatre – Denver, CO
- April 19 – Virginia G. Piper Theater – Scottsdale, AZ
- April 21 – Lobero Theatre – Santa Barbara, CA
- April 22 – Rio Theater – Santa Cruz, CA
- April 24 – Neptune Theatre – Seattle, WA
- April 25 – The Egyptian Theatre – Boise, ID
- April 26 – Revolution Hall – Portland, OR
- May 12 – The Joy Theater – New Orleans, LA
- May 13 – Winspear Opera House – Dallas, TX
- May 15 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN
- May 16 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN
Manchester’s Loud George Just Dropped The Crushing New Single ‘Monolith’
Loud George has roared back onto the scene with “Monolith,” a dark and utterly massive surge of Alt Rock, Grunge, and Hard Rock straight from Manchester’s electric underground. The track instantly erupts with jagged riffs, bruised emotion, and a spectacular wall-of-sound density that effortlessly captures the heavy music legacy of their city while carving out something wholly new and distinctive. This single feels like a psychological descent wrapped tight in distortion, fueled by cryptic lyricism and tension-soaked vocals that command your attention from the very first grinding pulse.
The band’s ability to conjure a surreal, apocalyptic atmosphere is undeniable. Lines like “Lucid apples on a grape vine, breathing clouds of rusted iron” and the relentless chant of “Idol anarchist, I won’t die for this” paint a vivid, unsettling backdrop that sticks with you long after the music stops. Loud George, the brainchild of Eric Hayes, Nick Baxter, and Sam Smith, originally took root in 2010 when they turned their backs on the mainstream in pursuit of raw, unfiltered creativity. Their sound quickly evolved into a ferocious blend of chaos and melody, which they brought to venues like Gullivers, Dry Bar, Night and Day, and Bakers Vault in their borrowed Peugeot 206, performing high-octane sets that included original tracks and punked-up covers of classics. Hayes led the charge then as producer, capturing their basement grunge sound in his home studio.
Now, a decade later, the trio has reunited, channeling the grit of 90’s grunge, the bite of modern alt rock, and the heaviness of hard-edged guitar music into a sound that feels both nostalgic and aggressively cutting-edge. With the new EP, Sex Teeth, in the works, this reunion sees them resurrecting the feral energy of their early days. ‘Monolith’ sharpens their identity; it is moody, powerful, and unmistakably theirs, proving their gritty, unapologetic sound is as potent as ever. This track is absolutely essential for fans of Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Deftones, Failure, and anyone who loves dark, brooding rock that immediately pulls you into its gravity. You can find “Monolith” on all major digital platforms now.
The Lone Bellow Find Their Best Self On New Album, ‘What a Time to be Alive’
The highly anticipated sixth studio album from The Lone Bellow, ‘What a Time to be Alive’, is officially set for release on February 13th, and the news is nothing short of thrilling. This new record marks a whole new chapter for the Nashville by-way-of-Brooklyn trio. They broke fresh sonic ground by writing and recording collaboratively for the first time with their full touring ensemble, which includes drummer Julian Dorio and multi-instrumentalist Tyler Geertsma. Laying down tracks in the legendary Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the band created ecstatic arrangements that truly capture the immense energy and firepower of their acclaimed live performances. The result is their most exhilarating, cohesive, and strongest record yet, a true testament to their evolution. As Zach Williams expressed, “This record encapsulates everything we love and respect about each other, it’s a snapshot of the friendships we’ve built over the last decade-and-a-half, of how far we’ve come and how much we’ve grown.”
Music fans are already falling in love with the tracks they have unveiled. The new single, “You Were Leaving,” is a stunning piece that beautifully grapples with the fleeting transience of life. It was preceded by the “harmony-rich” “Common Folk,” a heartfelt anthem dedicated to the quiet strength of everyday people, and “No Getting Over You,” a raw and unguarded track that MXDWN praised for a “stunning performance from Kanene Pipkin, whose voice captures both the fragility and strength that come with heartbreak.” Holler also called “Night Goes Black” “mesmerizing, with the band’s signature harmonies and anthemic indie folk turned up full.” The songs on ‘What a Time to be Alive’ are earnest and poignant, full of ruminations on innocence, loss, and the mysteries of love, with rapturous performances that perfectly balance rock and roll swagger with sincere folk tenderness. The creative process began in Henderson, KY, where producer Peter Barbee converted an abandoned firehouse into a recording studio. There, they improvised instrumental beds by jamming, trying a new approach that Elmquist says “felt like we were teenagers again playing in a garage, which is a magical thing for a band that’s 15 years into their career.”
This album represents more than just music; it is also a story of community. After the devastating theft of their van, gear, and hard drive containing their new recordings, the band’s diehard fanbase stepped up, raising enough funds to replace everything and get them back in the studio within hours. This humbling experience motivated the group to push even harder, resulting in a record that is their best yet and a powerful testament to the enduring bonds their music has forged. They will be playing a blowout hometown show tomorrow at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium before kicking off a nationwide headline tour early next year to support the new release. The first set of tour dates will take them through Pittsburgh, Chicago, Louisville, Iowa City, and Madison, among many others. The palpable chemistry fueling these blissful, freewheeling celebrations of the human spirit will surely make for unforgettable nights on the road.
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Bob Odenkirk Admits Absurd Crimes In Iconic ‘Mr. Show’ Lie Detector Sketch
During a 1998 episode of the seminal sketch comedy series Mr. Show with Bob and David, the brilliant Bob Odenkirk played a job applicant who was undergoing a hilariously rigorous screening process for Shoecourt Shoes. The premise involved David Cross administering a lie detector test, during which Odenkirk honestly admitted to a wide array of increasingly absurd crimes and misdeeds.
Bluegrass Band Steve’n’Seagulls Drop Spooky Cover Of “Don’t Fear the Reaper”
Finnish bluegrass band Steve’n’Seagulls has released their cover of the classic Blue Öyster Cult song “Don’t Fear the Reaper,” which is out now. The band delivered a spookier version of the song for Halloween, using green lighting effects and a costumed title character in the video. The bluegrass cover showcases the band’s unique style of blending traditional sounds with hard rock classics for a memorable and fun result.